Gifts are more than objects. Done well, they are a language of appreciation :“I see you. I’ve been paying attention. You matter to me.” During the holiday season (and every occasion of the year), gifting can be a joy—or a source of stress and obligation. The difference is intention . This is not a guide to buying “the most expensive gift.” It’s a guide to gifting with elegance, emotional intelligence and etiquette , whether it is Christmas, a birthday, a promotion, or a simpl